Rainy Day Family Fun for Caravan Holidays

When you're on a caravan holiday with your family, bad weather can quickly put a dampener on your plans.

In this blog post, we share our favourite indoor rainy day games that are perfect for a caravan holiday. From classic games that everyone knows and loves, to DIY games that just need pen, paper and imagination - there's something to keep everyone entertained and having a great time.
 

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1. Classic Games to Play on a Rainy Day

Classic games are a great way to bring the whole family together and enjoy some friendly competition. They're also perfect for playing indoors your caravan rain canopy or under, as they require minimal space and equipment. Here are some of our top picks for classic games to play on a rainy day in your caravan:

UNO: A Fun Card Game for the Whole Family

UNO is a fast-paced card game that's easy to learn and fun for all ages. The objective is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by matching them with the card on the top of the discard pile. UNO is great for rainy days, as it can be played with just a deck of cards and a small table or surface to play on. It's perfect for families of all sizes, and can be played in short or long rounds depending on your preferences.

• How to Play: Each player gets seven cards, and the rest of the deck is placed face down on the table. The top card is flipped over to start the discard pile. Players take turns playing a card from their hand that matches the colour, number, or action of the card on the top of the discard pile. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw from the draw pile. The game continues until one player has no cards left in their hand
• What You'll Need: A deck of UNO cards
• Number of Players: 2-10 players
• Suggested Age for Players: 7 and up
• Game Length: 10-30 minutes

Scrabble: A Classic Board Game for Word Lovers

Scrabble is a classic board game that's perfect for rainy days in the caravan. Players use letter tiles to create words on a game board, earning points based on the letters used and the placement of their words. Scrabble is a great way to exercise your brain and expand your vocabulary, and can be played with 2-4 players.

• How to Play: Each player draws seven letter tiles from the bag and uses them to create a word on the board. The first word must be placed on the centre square of the board. Each word must connect to an existing word. Players earn points based on the letters used and the placement of their words. The game continues until all the tiles have been drawn and one player has used all their tiles or no more moves are possible.
• What You'll Need: A Scrabble board and tiles
• Number of Players: 2-4 players
• Suggested Age for Players: 8 and up
• Game Length: 30-60 minutes

Liar Dice: A Fun and Competitive Dice Game

Liar Dice is a game of deception and strategy that's perfect for rainy days in the caravan. Each player has a set of dice that they roll secretly, and then bids on the total number of a certain number on all the dice in play. The next player can either raise the bid or call the previous player a liar. If they are wrong, they lose a die, and the game continues until only one player is left with dice.

• How to Play: Each player rolls their dice secretly and makes a bid on the total number of a certain number on all the dice in play. The next player can either raise the bid or call the previous player a liar. If they are wrong, they lose a die. The game continues until only one player is left with dice.
• What You'll Need: A set of dice and a cup to roll them in
• Number of Players: 3-6 players
• Suggested Age for Players: 10 and up
• Game Length: 20-30 minutes

Those are just some of our favourite rainy day camping board and card games. However, what if you have haven't brought any games on your trip? Next, we'll look at camping activities for rainy days that don't require any equipment at all.

2. DIY Games for a Rainy Day in a Caravan

When you're stuck inside your caravan on a rainy day, it's the perfect opportunity to get creative and make your own games. Here are some fun indoor games for kids that you can easily create with everyday items found in your caravan:

Hangman: A Classic Word Game That Everyone Can Enjoy

Hangman is a classic word game that's easy to make and fun to play. All you need is a pen and paper. It's perfect for all ages and can be played anywhere.

• How to Play: One player thinks of a word and draws a number of dashes on the paper to represent each letter in the word. The other player tries to guess the word by suggesting letters. For each incorrect guess, a part of a hangman is drawn. The game continues until the word is guessed or the hangman is complete.
• What You'll Need: A pen and paper
• Number of Players: 2 or more players
• Suggested Age for Players: 6 and up
• Game Length: 5-10 minutes

 

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Tic-Tac-Toe: A Simple Yet Entertaining Game

Tic-Tac-Toe is a simple game that's great for all ages. All you need is a pen and paper, making it perfect for rainy days in the caravan.

• How to Play: Draw a 3x3 grid on the paper. Players take turns placing their symbol (X or O) in one of the squares. The first player to get three in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) wins.
• What You'll Need: A pen and paper
• Number of Players: 2 players
• Suggested Age for Players: 4 and up
• Game Length: 5-10 minutes

The Body Drawing Game: An Imaginative and Hilarious Drawing Game

The Body Drawing Game is a fun and imaginative drawing game that's perfect for a rainy day in the caravan. All you need is a pen and paper. It's great for all ages and encourages creativity and laughter.

• How to Play: Each player starts by drawing a head on the paper, then folds the paper over so that only the neck is visible. The next player continues by drawing the torso and arms, then folds the paper over again. The final player draws the legs and feet, and then unfolds the paper to reveal the completed figure. The results are often hilarious and imaginative.
• What You'll Need: A pen and paper
• Number of Players: 2 or more players
• Suggested Age for Players: 6 and up
• Game Length: 15-30 minutes

 

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3. Active Games for a Rainy Day in a Caravan

Just because you're stuck inside your caravan on a rainy day doesn't mean you can't get moving and have some fun. Here three indoor games with kids that are guaranteed to burn off some energy inside your caravan:

Charades: A Classic Game That Gets Everyone Moving

Charades is a classic game that's perfect for getting everyone up and moving on a rainy day in the caravan. It's great for all ages and can be played with minimal space and equipment.

• How to Play: One player acts out a word or phrase without speaking, while the other players try to guess what it is. The player who guesses correctly gets to go next. The game continues until everyone has had a turn.
• What You'll Need: No equipment required
• Number of Players: 2 or more players
• Suggested Age for Players: 6 and up
• Game Length: 10-20 minutes

 

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Indoor Scavenger Hunt: An Exciting and Engaging Game

An indoor scavenger hunt is a great way to keep everyone engaged and active on a rainy day in the caravan. Players search for hidden items or clues throughout the caravan, and the first player or team to find them all wins.

• How to Play: Create a list of items or clues that players must find throughout the caravan. You can make the scavenger hunt as easy or difficult as you like, depending on the ages and abilities of the players. The first player or team to find all the items or clues on the list wins.
• What You'll Need: No equipment required
• Number of Players: 2 or more players
• Suggested Age for Players: 6 and up
• Game Length: 30-60 minutes

The Floor is Lava: A Fun and Energetic Game for All Ages

The Floor is Lava is a fun and energetic game that's perfect for a rainy day in the caravan. All you need is some space to play and a bit of imagination. It's great for all ages and encourages physical activity and creativity.

• How to Play: Players must imagine that the floor is made of lava and cannot touch it. They must jump from one piece of furniture or cushion to another without falling into the "lava." The game can be made more challenging by setting up obstacles or creating a time limit.
• What You'll Need: Some space to play
• Number of Players: 2 or more players
• Suggested Age for Players: 4 and up
• Game Length: 10-20 minutes

We hope we helped you find something fun to pass the time in your caravan on a rainy day! 

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